Residence Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure quality housing for students
• Create an inclusive residential environment which fosters diversity and contributes to the total development of each individual
• Coverage of student housing facility during off-hours and weekends as necessary
• Respond to emergency and crisis situations, and make appropriate referrals as needed
• Maintain accurate student conduct records
• Supervise, train and evaluate Resident staff
• Maintain key inventory records, room assignments and emergency contact information
• Maintain an awareness of current issues and developments in higher education and student personnel

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Residence Coordinators (staff)
• Residence Assistants (students)

Minimum Job Qualifications

• MA or MS degree in Student Personnel, Education, Counseling or related field required
• Minimum of three years related work experience in Residential Life and Student Housing; OR combination of education and equivalent work experience

Preferred

• Must be responsive, quick-thinking, and possess an innate ability to anticipate and respond to issues
• Establish priorities, and work in an organized manner with emphasis on detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments and meet competing deadlines

Other Competencies (skills, Abilities, Behavior)

• Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical
• Strong oral and written presentation skills
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team
• Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day and climb stairs as required
• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying
• Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision